Letter+to+the+Editor

You will be expressing your opinion on a topic of your choice in a letter to the editor of the [|Denver Post].

To begin:

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 * Locate an article in the Denver Post (either hard copy or online) in which you are interested. Do you have a strong opinion about the topic of the article? **If not, please choose a different article.**
 * Complete the graphic organizer below to help you organize your thoughts and ideas.

Your letter must:
 * ﻿Now it's time to write your letter! **
 * Creat a new document on Google, and name it: #, name, Editor, Blue (or Green) **
 * Mention the name of the article in the first sentence
 * Define the issue
 * Include your opinion on the issue
 * Include an example, illustration, or personal connection to support your opinion.
 * Include a call to action. What do you want readers to do?


 * With your rough draft, please include a copy of the article to which you are responding. **

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